Miguel Andújar facts for kids
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Miguel Andújar with the Yankees in 2018
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| Athletics – No. 22 | |||
| Left Fielder / Third Baseman | |||
| Born: March 2, 1995 San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic |
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| June 28, 2017, for the New York Yankees | |||
| MLB statistics (through July 27, 2025) |
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| Batting average | .276 | ||
| Home runs | 47 | ||
| Runs batted in | 202 | ||
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Miguel Enrique Andújar, born on March 2, 1995, is a professional baseball player from the Dominican Republic. He plays as a left fielder and third baseman for the Oakland Athletics in Major League Baseball (MLB). He has also played for the New York Yankees and Pittsburgh Pirates.
In 2018, playing as a third baseman for the Yankees, Miguel was a top rookie. He finished second in the American League Rookie of the Year award voting. He hit 47 doubles, which broke a Yankees rookie record set by Joe DiMaggio in 1936. Due to several injuries, he did not play a full season for the Yankees again after that year.
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Early Life and Baseball Beginnings
Miguel Andújar was born in San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic. This is where he grew up and started his journey in baseball.
Baseball Career Highlights
Playing for the New York Yankees
Starting in the Minor Leagues
Miguel Andújar signed with the New York Yankees in July 2011. This was his first step into professional baseball. He began playing in 2012 with the Gulf Coast Yankees. Over the next few years, he played for different minor league teams. These included the Charleston RiverDogs and the Tampa Yankees.
In 2016, he moved up to the Trenton Thunder. After that season, the Yankees added him to their main roster. In 2017, he started with Trenton again. He was hitting very well, with a .312 batting average, seven home runs, and 52 runs batted in (RBIs). Later that year, he was promoted to the Scranton/Wilkes-Barre RailRiders.
Making it to Major League Baseball
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After playing only seven games with the RailRiders, the Yankees called Miguel up to the major leagues. This happened on June 28, 2017. He made his MLB debut as a designated hitter against the Chicago White Sox. In that game, he had a fantastic start. He got three hits, four RBIs, and a walk. This set a new Yankees record for the most RBIs in a player's first game.
The next day, he was sent back to the minor leagues. This was so he could keep playing every day as a third baseman. After the minor league season ended, the Yankees brought him back to the major leagues on September 16.
Breakout Season in 2018
Miguel started the 2018 season in the minor leagues. But he was quickly called up to the Yankees on April 1. He hit his first major league home run on April 17. On April 23, he hit a home run against the Minnesota Twins. This was his seventh game in a row with an extra-base hit. He joined Yankees legends Joe DiMaggio and Mickey Mantle in this achievement. They were the only Yankees under 24 to do this.
On May 4, Miguel hit his first career walk-off hit. It was an RBI single that won the game 7-6 against the Cleveland Indians. On June 5, he hit his first major league grand slam. On September 29, he hit his 45th double of the season. This broke the Yankees' rookie record for doubles. He finished the season with a .297 batting average. He came in second for the Major League Baseball Rookie of the Year Award, behind Shohei Ohtani.
Dealing with Injuries
In 2019, Miguel faced a tough challenge. On April 1, he went on the injured list with a shoulder strain. Doctors found a partial tear in his shoulder. He tried to recover without surgery at first. But on May 15, it was decided he needed surgery. He had the surgery on May 20, which ended his 2019 season.
He returned in 2020 and started playing as a left fielder. He struggled at the start of the season. In 2021, he was again placed on the injured list with a wrist strain. He continued to have setbacks with his recovery.
In 2022, Miguel signed a new contract with the Yankees. He started the year in the minor leagues. He was called up to the Yankees but was later sent back down. On September 22, 2022, the Yankees removed him from their roster.
Time with the Pittsburgh Pirates
On September 25, 2022, the Pittsburgh Pirates picked up Miguel. He played in nine games for them that season. He hit .250 with nine RBIs. The Pirates signed him for another year in November.
In January 2023, the Pirates removed him from their roster again. He then played for their minor league team, the Indianapolis Indians. He played well there, hitting .284 with three home runs. He was called back up to the Pirates in April. However, he struggled at the plate and was sent back to the minors in May. He returned to the Pirates in September. In 30 games, he hit .250 with four home runs and 18 RBIs.
Joining the Oakland Athletics
On November 6, 2023, the Oakland Athletics claimed Miguel. He signed a one-year contract with them. In March 2024, it was announced that he had a torn meniscus in his knee. This meant he would miss some time after surgery. He played in 75 games for the Athletics, hitting .285. In August 2024, he needed another surgery for a core muscle injury.
On January 9, 2025, the Athletics and Miguel agreed on a new contract.
Personal Life
In March 2022, Miguel Andújar had a difficult experience at his farm in San Cristóbal, Dominican Republic. He was involved in an incident where he was hurt, and a relative was also injured.
Images for kids
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Miguel Andújar with the Yankees in 2018
See also
In Spanish: Miguel Andújar para niños
